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As Senior AI Platforms Engineer, you will work across key enterprise platforms including ChatGPT Edu, Microsoft Azure AI, Copilot and Cogniti, supporting the secure, reliable and scalable delivery of AI capabilities for staff and students.\nThis hands-on technical role offers the opportunity to configure platforms, build integrations, deploy AI agents and workflows, and contribute directly to the University’s AI delivery priorities.\nAbout the position\nWorking within Information Services and allocated full-time to the AI Enablement Office, you will:\nSupport, configure and administer La Trobe’s enterprise AI platforms, including ChatGPT Edu, Microsoft Azure AI, Copilot and Cogniti.\nEngineer and deploy AI agents, custom GPTs, Copilot agents, platform integrations and agentic workflows.\nManage platform access, provisioning, licences, controls, monitoring, documentation and operational support.\nCollaborate with technical, governance, security, academic and business teams to deliver responsible AI capabilities securely and at scale.\nYou will contribute directly to AI delivery sprints while ensuring strong enterprise platform practices across security, access management, monitoring, documentation, governance and operational support.\nSkills and experience\nTo be considered for this position, you will have:\nDemonstrated experience supporting, configuring, integrating or administering enterprise SaaS or cloud platforms, including API-based integrations and identity and access management.\nExperience with, or strong aptitude for, generative AI platforms and services such as Azure AI, OpenAI services, Microsoft Copilot or other enterprise large language model platforms.\nExperience working within agile or collaborative technology delivery environments, including change management, release coordination, monitoring and incident response.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.\nExperience in technical architecture, automation, scripting, workflow orchestration, CI/CD practices, model deployment, agent frameworks or advanced AI platform monitoring will be highly regarded.\nPlease refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.\nSenior AI Platforms Engineer -HEO9 - Updated -.docx\nBenefits\n17% superannuation\nPrivate health insurance discount\nFlexible work arrangements\nProfessional development opportunities\nA purpose-driven environment contributing to La Trobe’s AI transformation\n• Explore the benefits of working at La Trobe University\nHow to apply\nClosing date: By 11:55 pm on\nRecruitment enquiries: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner\nEmail: \nPlease submit an online application only and include:\nAn up-to-date resume; and\nA cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.\nOnly candidates with full working rights in Australia may apply for this position.\nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants\nWe welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.\nOur People\nAt La Trobe, our people are the foundation of our success, with every role contributing to the delivery of our Strategic Plan 2025-2030 through meaningful work that makes a difference. How we work is as important as what we achieve, with our culture shaping the impact we create through everyday actions, collaboration and shared accountability.\nOur sector-leading Leadership Academy develops leadership that is people first, purpose driven, intentional and embraces technology. By building the capability and confidence of all leaders, we create the conditions for individuals and teams to thrive, perform at their best and achieve shared success. Together, we foster an inclusive, respectful and high-performing culture where excellence is recognised and celebrated.\nOur commitment to diversity and inclusion\nLa Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. 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